FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
CATH PKGD: THERMISTOR 7.5 110CM
MDR report key: 4070968
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Received August 29, 2014
Report
- Report Number
- 3010532612-2014-00016
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 29, 2014
- Date of Event
- July 16, 2014
- Report Date
- August 15, 2014
- Manufacturer
- ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.
- Product Code
- DYG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K833918
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CO
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
(B)(4).
Description of Event or Problem · 1
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT INVOLVED A MALE PT WHO ARRIVED WITH A GUNSHOT INJURY. WHILE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT THE DOCTOR INSERTED THE CATHETER AND THE PWP (PULMONARY WAVE PRESSURE) DIDN'T APPEAR ON THE MONITOR. AS A RESULT, THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND THEY REALIZED THAT THE "BALLOON WAS RIPPED." THE MD USED ANOTHER CATHETER. THE PT EXPIRED. AN UPDATE RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2014 REPORTED THAT THE MD STATED THE EVENT DID NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PT'S DEATH.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527962 | CATH PKGD: THERMISTOR 7.5 110CM | BALLOON THERODILUTION CATHETER | DYG | ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. | MF2090522 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |